Corporate Controller

Green Street Advisors•Summit, NJ

57d•$220,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Corporate Controller will be a key member of the finance leadership team, reporting directly to the CFO. This individual will oversee the global accounting team, order-to-cash (OTC) function, and the payroll team, providing leadership and direction to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with relevant accounting standards, financial strategy, and efficient financial operations in a high-growth SaaS environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial, or Business Administration, MBA preferred
CPA and/or public accounting experience
10+ years of comprehensive accounting experience in high-growth technology and SaaS financial environments, demonstrating expertise in enterprise-level financial management
5+ years in a leadership role, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or technology company
Proficient knowledge of Excel, problem solving and analytical skills required
Analytical — the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information
Problem solving — the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Verbal communication — the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings
Delegation — the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations, and monitors delegated activities
Quality management — the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Judgment — the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions
Planning/organizing — the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, and/or Paylocity is a plus
Past payroll experience is a plus

Responsibilities

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT: Lead, mentor, and develop the global accounting, order-to-cash, and payroll teams
Establish clear performance objectives, foster a culture of accountability, and support career development while setting ambitious goals that will push the company forward
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Human Resources, Commercial, and other key business units
Coach direct reports to foster a culture of high-performing, collaborative teams
Conduct timely performance appraisals and manage the career paths of accounting staff
Lead a diverse 14-person team located across Summit (New Jersey), Charlotte (North Carolina), London (England), and Sofia (Bulgaria)
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Drive continuous improvements in systems, processes, and policies to support scale and automation; analyze and recommend AI solutions that suit the Company’s goals and needs
Support M&A due diligence and integration as needed, including recommendations on structure and post-merger integration aspects including consolidations and restructuring to effectuate synergies while managing the legal and tax risks
Provide insights and analysis to support executive decision-making
Own and lead the Salesforce to NetSuite integration, creation of new products, and optimizing our order-to-cash methods and KPIs
FINANCIAL REPORTING & COMPLIANCE: Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (and local statutory requirements for the foreign subsidiaries)
Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain a robust control environment
Coordinate and manage the completion of external financial statement audit of the Company and its foreign subsidiaries and liaise with auditors as the main point of contact
Assists in the preparation and submission of the Company’s annual federal and sales tax, state tax filings and shareholder K-1’s
Aides in required regulatory filings for Company’s foreign subsidiaries
OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTING: Own all aspects of the general ledger, month-end close process, account reconciliations, and financial consolidations
Optimize and maintain efficient processes for revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases, intangibles, commissions, and other SaaS-specific accounting considerations
Manage the order-to-cash cycle, including billing, collections, and revenue assurance while supporting business initiatives to enhance growth and the SLA we provide internally and externally
Oversee banking operations and cash management, coordinating with bank contacts, and take a strong cash protection posture
Strategize and plan the case levels and usage in different jurisdictions, forecast cash flows monthly, and provide actionable recommendations on how to best manage our cash balances
Lead the insurance coverage and renewals on an annual basis
Prepare quarterly debt covenant compliance calculations